Hotel Mare Pineta

👍👍👍molto bello

Okay, this was an amazing find and proved a wonderful experience. Although we found this hotel by default (after staying at a really scary lodging), and desperately needed another spot to stay, this place was a real gem on many levels. Firstly, this place is more remote from Cagliari proper, so if you're hoping to have daily time in Cagliari this might not be the best bet, BUT if you're looking for a vacation, a place that is calm, restorative, right on the water, and feels very private, this place will really deliver.Nestled in a forest of pine trees right next to the beach, this enclave of small huts/rooms are designed to feel both cozy and modern. The room has all the needs: big bed, TV, skylit bathroom and good shower, and really feels like a sweet space. We had our room with an unexpected bonus room, where we could unload our luggage and sort our clothes. Within 30 feet of a pool, then just beyond, a private beach, where the water is amazingly clear, and where you can walk to adjacent grounds and hotels, although it doesnt feel crazy touristy. We later found other hotels that while placed on the beach were really touristy vibe, Mare Pineta felt tartswonderfully remote. The grounds offer a sweeping area to hang out in ( a veranda?) and two large dining areas, one for morning, one for evening ( have to prearrange that), and the breakfast buffet was beyond expectations ( eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, cereal, yogurt, coffee/tea, croissants in three flavors, tarts and pastries. Forget it: you will wake up for that spread. The staff are courteous and friendly, and field any questions about the nearest town - Pula, and what can be found there. Definitely need a rental car for this location, but its worth it, and we drove into Cagliari for finds and sites ( recommend Old Cagliari). The drive is about a half hour passing through more rural parts of Sardinia, the flamingos, and what is mostly farming outskirts. Quiet, calming environment to restore and rest, and nearby Pula is pretty chuck full of anything you might want - from supermarkets to restaurants- all very rustic and lovely. Only a few slight issues: problematic wifi (need to be near the main house to get a good reception, but if you're relaxed, as we were, it doesn't feel like it matters), to check out you need to go to their mothership hotel The Flamingo (jazzier and more touristy) before leaving so do that a day before if your'e flying, and no way to make tea or coffee in the room which would've been nice. Otherwise, it was like visiting a little corner of heaven. On leaving we were definitely grateful and happy we'd stayed there. there are lots of photos online to see what its like that are reflective of what you'll find.

No return I can't recommend this place, air humidity in the room was so high that bed liners felt wet, only cold water from the shower, the smell of detergent very strong, and last but not least: check out needed to be done in the other complex in a half a mile walking distance.